Brent Lessard is a business development expert and is the Director of Venture Development Institute. The company helps up-and-coming entrepreneurs by offering mentorship and capital resources. He is also well-known for founding rLoop, which also funds innovative research projects. In the past, he helped research high-speed transportation and new organizational structures. Brent also continues to work as the Director of the Richmond West Corporation and sits on the Board of Directors for the Durham College Alumni Association. In this episode… The idea behind any business is to solve a problem that exists in the world. Whether it’s adding another option to existing products or tackling a new issue, there is always an element of novelty behind entrepreneurship. What matters most is how your company is unique. For Brent Lessard, his entire career is built on innovation. Brent works directly with entrepreneurs to see them succeed. He also founded rLoop, which contributes to cutting-edge research. As an entrepreneur and a participant in much of the company’s research, he knows the struggle firsthand. So how do you make the most of your entrepreneurship?  On this episode of The Sleep For Side Hustlers Podcast, Riley Jarvis sits down with Brent Lessard, the Director of Programs and Operations at Venture Development Institute, to talk about the lessons he learned from being an entrepreneur and participating in research. Together, they go through Brent’s career and what inspires him to be an entrepreneur. They also talk about the work he did with Elon Musk’s Hyperloop program, solving complex problems, and the value of proper sleep.